Burn first degree of unsp single finger except thumb, init

This code signifies a superficial, first-degree burn affecting any single finger, excluding the thumb. The burn involves only the epidermis, presenting with redness, mild swelling, and pain, but no blistering or skin breakage. It's an initial encounter, meaning the patient is receiving active treatment for this specific injury.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a first-degree burn to a single finger (not the thumb) that is being treated for the first time. This includes minor kitchen burns, brief contact with hot objects, or mild sunburns localized to a finger. It's appropriate for initial evaluations and subsequent visits for active treatment of the acute burn.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "first degree" and a single, non-thumb finger.
• Verify the encounter is for initial treatment; subsequent care for the same burn would use a different encounter character.
• Do not use if blistering (second degree) or full-thickness damage (third degree) is present.